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MASTER OF COUNTERTERRORISM LEADERSHIP

Welcome to the Master of Counterterrorism Leadership. Graduates from this course will demonstrate GLI’s Graduate Attributes. They will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the critical issues surrounding counterterrorism, leadership, evidence-based decision making, policing effectiveness for counterterrorism management, complex environments and organisational transformation in corporate services and specialised policing domains to support counterterrorism and interoperability.

This course consists of an integrated set of core, specialised units and electives delivered on campus and online that will focus on the principles and practice of advanced policing for cybercrime and counterterrorism leadership. This course will discuss building advanced professional understanding of the core specialisations:

- Counterterrorism and Community
- Counterterrorism and Cyber Security

The current role of counterterrorism and cybercrime globally is changing rapidly and increasing in complexity and intensity. Police leaders require environments to share, create and develop knowledge and skills that will counter this rising complexity and advancing technology breaches. The Master of Counterterrorism Leadership is designed to professionally challenge and develop students into expert leaders that can contribute to the advanced decision making and protection against counterterrorism and cybercrime.

Our blended learning Master of Counterterrorism Leadership adopts a cross-disciplinary perspective aimed at developing the transformational mindset needed for counterterrorism and cyber security in a rapidly changing world and advancing disruptive technologies. The course will offer students both on campus and online environments to develop advanced skills and knowledge in counterterrorism and cyber security. The course aims to build police and other vested stakeholders as knowledge leaders in this specialist field. The course assumes a level of understanding of the practice of policing and a professional stake in counterterrorism, organised crime, and cybercrime.

The core aspects of the course prepare police with management and leadership skills and knowledge that result in advanced knowledge of corporate services including managing stakeholder relationships and communication within diverse contexts, leadership and projects, governance ethics and the business of policing combined with the importance of technology and data. This will aid in developing business knowledge for excellence in corporate services leadership in the sector and working in an experience-based economy. In this growing economy, it is vital that businesses and leaders, including those in the public sector, embed a culture of customer experience, innovation and value co-creation and change. This knowledge is also of value to field specialists as it will exemplify the skills for engagement, leading others and persuasion required for advanced strategy, service delivery and execution.

The course units support knowledge in the second challenge – developing an advanced understanding of the core areas of counterterrorism and cybercrime and embedding a culture of continuous innovation that enables police leaders to execute new ideas and solutions, to create value for all stakeholders and provide leadership and guidance in complex areas of counterterrorism and cybercrime. These will include Counterterrorism and Community, and Counterterrorism and Cyber Security. These specialisations resulted from robust discussion with key stakeholders and police sector leaders, counterterrorism, cybercrime, and cybersecurity educators. The Master course blends research and best practice in business leadership, innovation in policing, service science in counterterrorism and cybercrime and advanced knowledge in cybercrime and technology. Through these areas, the course develops transformative organisational and counterterrorism and cybercrime leadership capabilities which will enable police managers, police leaders and field specialist to thrive in the current global counterterrorism and cybercrime environment and actively and strategically pursue terrorists and cyber criminals.

Graduates of the Master of Counterterrorism Leadership may find employment in a range of policing, leadership, global counterterrorism and cyber security organisations, as well as other professional and educational contexts that require research skills and critical thinking. This course also opens opportunities for students to continue further into higher education research courses.

Title of the course of study	Master of Counterterrorism Leadership
AQF Level	9
Structure of the course of study	The course structure is based on four semesters (each of 13 weeks duration). • 80 credit points of core units • 30 credit points of specialisation • 10 credit points of capstone project • 40 credit points of elective units (unless undertaking 20cp research project) To qualify for award of Master of Counterterrorism Leadership a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 160 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core units noted below.
Content of the course of study		Credit points
Core units	MCL401 Cyber Security Law and Risk MCL402 Globalisation and Counterterrorism MCL404 Violent Extremism and Hate Crimes MGL400 Leadership Communication and Impact MGL401 IT, Decision Making and Governance MGL501 People, Culture and Leadership MPL507 Emergency and Risk Management RES505 Applied Research Methods	8 x 10
Elective units	40 credit points taken from any accredited AQF Level 8 or 9 unit offered by Global Leadership Institute, such as MGL500 Enterprise Architecture and Government Services MPL400 Advanced Policing and Essential Services MPL402 Community Policing and Public Order MPL501 New Perspectives and Challenges in Policing MPL503 Road Safety and Best Practice MPL504 Smart Policing and New Technologies XXX519 Independent Guided Study *Students undertaking a 20-credit point research project will have only three electives	4 x 10
Specialisations	Counterterrorism and Community MCL503 Counterterrorism and Interoperability MCL504 Community Engagement and Counterterrorism MCL506 Technology Enhanced Organised Crime Counterterrorism and Cyber Security MCL505 Internet Scams and Predatory Crime MGL502 Strategic Resources Allocation MPL506 Predictive Policing and Intelligence Machines	3 X 10
Capstone	RES520 Capstone Project OR RES521 Research Project	1 x 10 OR 1 x 20
Rules of progression	80 cp core, 30 cp specialisation, 40 cp electives and 10 cp capstone project OR 80 cp core, 30 cp specialisation and 30 cp electives and 20 cp capstone project
Other protocols of the course	N/A
Pre-requisites for specific units	Pre-requisites are noted on the unit outline. Students must have completed the pre-requisite to enrol in the unit.

Demonstrate:

• Advanced and integrated knowledge of counterterrorism leadership scholarship and practice, public service and police agencies for counterterrorism

Demonstrate ability to:

• Apply advanced and coherent crisis communication skills and partnerships to guide, lead and mentor others in advanced areas of counterterrorism;
• Apply digital literacy skills to search and critically appraise the existing literature for professional development and career acceleration in policing for counterterrorism leadership;
• Critically reflect, synthesise and evaluate data, intelligence and decision-making in counterterrorism management;
• Operate at a high level of personal and professional autonomy for leading, guiding and mentoring others in public service and leadership in counterterrorism;
• Utilise professional skills for leadership, and ethical conduct in counterterrorism leadership

Domestic Students:
Completion of an AQF Level 7 or above higher education qualification (or equivalent) in any discipline and at least two years relevant industry experience.

International Students:
Completion of an AQF Level 7 or above higher education qualification (or equivalent) in any discipline and at least two years relevant industry experience. International student applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require an International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) of 6.5, with a score of not less than 6.0 in any of the four skill areas, or equivalent.

Note:: International students must hold a valid student visa. There are numerous conditions that apply to a student visa. In particular, a holder of a student visa may not work, paid or unpaid, for more than 40 hours in any fortnight during semester time. Current information on student visa conditions may be found at https://homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/stud/more/Visa-conditions/visa-conditions-students

Special or Alternative Admission Arrangements
Special admission pathways are also open for educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis with Recognition of Prior Learning, professional accreditations and the provision of a portfolio of work for entry to micro credential and single units.

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Credit for previous learning may be obtained through the processes of articulation, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning or a combination of these processes. Requests for credit for previous study or RPL should be submitted with the Application Form. Students who have successfully completed accredited study or courses at recognised tertiary institutions may apply for a Transfer of Credit. A certified copy of an official transcript detailing studies undertaken must be submitted with the Credit Transfer and RPL Application Form. RPL from life and work experience will also be considered upon request. For more information, please see the Cross Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

Delivery Mode: on campus and online
Campus: Level 1, 180 Logan Road, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia

Duration: 2 year full-time (4 semesters)
Intakes: Semester 1, Semester 2

International Student Fees: Total Course Fees: AU $ 60,000* (AU $ 15,000 per semester)
AU $500 one-time enrolment fee is charged additional.
*subject to annual review

Domestic Student Fees: : Total Course Fees: AU $ 40,000* (AU $ 10,000 per semester) AU $500 one-time enrolment fee is charged additional.

For a full list of course dates for new and continuing students, please see our Timetables.

Once you have chosen your course, you will need to apply direct to GLI. Applications typically close three weeks before semester commences. The Admission Form is completed online. You may be entitled to credit for prior learning, whether formal or informal. Formal learning can include previous study in higher education, vocational education, or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience. Credit can reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree. For further information about credit and recognition of prior learning please see GLI’s Cross Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy or contact our Student Support Officer.

Once you have returned a signed copy of your Letter of Offer to accept your place at GLI, you will be invited to enrol in your specific units in the next academic period. Students are advised to consult their timetable and contact a Student Support Officer for tailored academic advice before completing the enrolment form. Applications for credit transfers or recognised prior learning will be communicated to you once they have been processed.

To enrol in this qualification, please contact us at Global Leadership Institute

ABN: 33633704613
Address: 180 Logan Road, Woolloongabba QLD 4102 Australia
Phone Number: +61 (07) 3391-7599
Email: admissions@globalinstitute.com.au

If you are unsatisfied with the outcome of your application, GLI’s Student Grievance and Appeals Policy outlines the procedure for resolving a complaint or grievance.

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